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West Cumbrian man covered himself in diesel he was trying to steal
A man who stole diesel from a truck after he had been drinking ended up getting more fuel on himself than in the barrel he was trying to fill.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Maryport councillor retires after 46 years service
When Bill Cameron saw the reaction of town councillors to flooding he felt he could do better himself and decided to stand for election.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Record numbers complete Cumbria cycle challenge to remember crash brothers
A record number of people took part in a charity cycling challenge to remember two brothers killed in a road accident.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Carlisle school governors in crisis meeting over places
Governors will meet today to discuss a places crisis at their school.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Workington man steals £2,500 from angling groups
A man has admitted stealing more than £2,500 of cash from two angling groups as well as breaching a sex offenders’ order.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Simon Cowell tells Cumbrian Britain's Got Talent contestant act not dangerous enough
No-nonsense television talent show judge Simon Cowell told a Cumbrian performer that his novelty act was just not dangerous enough.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Coach company to give away free tickets in Cumbria
Stagecoach is giving away free bus tickets to mark ‘Catch the Bus Week’.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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University of Cumbria plummets in national league table
The University of Cumbria has dropped close to the bottom of the latest national league table published today.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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1,300 Cumbrian pupils in Rock Challenge
A new generation of performers have taken their first steps towards stardom on the stage.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Deputy to take over at Lakes College West Cumbria
Deputy principal Chris Nattress will take over the helm at west Cumbria’s college later this year.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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West Cumbrian woman abused hospital staff on Christmas Day
A drunk Workington woman shouted abuse at hospital staff in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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West Cumbrian man fined for abusing police officer
A Seaton man has been fined after being abusive towards a police officer who responded to a report of a disturbance at his home.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Dog fouling campaign in Maryport
Residents, fed up with dog mess left on their streets, are stepping up efforts to tackle the problems.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Cumbrian child porn man shopped to police by his sister
A woman shopped her brother to police after she caught him using her grandmother’s computer to download child porn.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Hundreds join Facebook bid to reinstate sacked postman
Hundreds of people have backed a campaign to get a sacked postman reinstated.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Beleaguered Cumbria crime chief in new row over CCTV
Cumbria's under-fire police commissioner has sparked fresh anger by knocking back a bid that could help save crime-cutting CCTV cameras.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Lager thief sentenced by west Cumbria court
Stealing two cans of lager cost a Maryport man dear when he was caught and ordered to pay £95.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Man stole inflatable hot tubs from Carlisle warehouse
A fork lift truck driver has admitted stealing two inflatable hot tubs from the Carlisle warehouse of transport giant Eddie Stobart.
Last updated 29 April 2013
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Man attacked while walking in Carlisle park
Cumbria police are investigating two assaults in the north of the county.
Last updated 28 April 2013
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Carlisle police find cannabis farms in city homes
Cannabis farms with more than £15,000 worth of plants were discovered at two homes in Carlisle.
Last updated 28 April 2013
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